PFAFF, EUGENE M. "GENE"EUGENE M. "GENE" PFAFF Age 60 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday November 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Eugene was born on August 8, 1957 the son of Gerson L. and Dorothy Gail Wiseman Pfaff in Elmira, NY. Gene was pre-deceased by his mother Dorothy on July 21, 1998. He was also pre-deceased by his beloved grandmother Babette Wunderlich Pfaff in 1990. Gene is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Justin and Beckie Pfaff of Horseheads, NY; his father Gerson L. "Gary" Pfaff of Horseheads, NY step-son Jaime Burgess of Horseheads, NY ; sister and brother-in-law: Susan "Susie" and John Alexander of Elmira, NY; nephews: Jason and Kristi Alexander; Derrick and Trish Alexander and their children: Adreanna and Emmarie Alexander; Aunt : Ann (Mrs. Joseph) Barcomb of Horseheads , NY ; several cousins and family friend Delores "Dee" Brown. Gene was a former Employee of W & W Cabinet Shop in Charleston, S. C. Eugene took great pleasure in his younger years spending time on the family's yacht "Sugene" and was a former member of the Watkins Glen Yacht Club. Gene was also a member of The Horseheads Elks Lodge # 2297. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Tuesday November 14 from 6-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Wednesday November 15 , 2017 at 10 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY . Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Brian Cassetta and all the staff of Guthrie Health Care and The Cancer Center at The Corning Hospital for all of the care and support given to Gene and the family. Words of condolence and memories may be shared at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com